6/30/2010

HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - Halifax-Ottawa:
* Halifax - Tree planting in garden of Government House.
* Ottawa - Visit to Canadian Museum of Nature
* Ottawa - Tour of new water gallery.
* Ottawa - Visit to National Arts Centre, statue unveiling outside.
* Ottawa - Government House: tree planting in the garden, unveiling of Diamond Jubilee window design and unveiling of Marquette of bust for Senate Foyer;
* Ottawa - Garden Party hosted by the Government of Canada and the Governor-General of Canada.

Click HERE to see the full program of the visit to Canada and New York.

HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.

HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.

Monday, June 28, 2010:
* Arrival at Garrison Grounds for Official Welcome and Novia Scotia ceremony.
* Royal salute.
* Guard inspection.
* Short speech by The Queen.
* Mi’kmaq event at Halifax Common.
* Re-dedication of Government House.

Click HERE to see the full program of the visit to Canada and New York.

HM Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and HRH The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, are visiting Canada from June 28 till July 6, 2010, to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Navy and to mark Canada Day. In addition to this visit, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New York on July 6, 2010, in order to address the UN General Assembly.

Program of the visit:

Canada:

Monday, June 28, 2010:
* Arrival at Garrison Grounds for Official Welcome and Novia Scotia ceremony.
* Royal salute.
* Guard inspection.
* Short speech by The Queen.
* Mi’kmaq event at Halifax Common.
* Re-dedication of Government House.

Friday, July 2, 2010 – Ottawa:
* Private day
* Meeting with Michael Ignatieff, the leader of the Opposition, federal Liberal party at Rideau Hall in Ottawa

Saturday, July 3, 2010 – Winnipeg:
* Arrival at Winnipeg International Airport.
* Announcement of “QEII Aviation Scholarship.”
* Presentation of gift.
* Signing and placing of letter in time capsule.
* Pre-luncheon reception and lunch at Government House hosted by Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.
* Tour of gardens of Government House
* Statue unveiling
* Tree planting and short walkabout
* Stone unveiling and dedication of site for Canadian Museum of Human Rights.
* Walkabout.
* First Canadian Concert for Human Rights; short speech by The Queen on stage.

Monday, July 5, 2010 – Toronto:
* Visit to Research in Motion.
* Tour of the assembly facility.
* Visit to Pinewood Studios.
* Pre-lunch reception
* Lunch hosted by Province of Ontario
* Tour of 3D film production.
* Audience with Leader of the Opposition at Government House.
* Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
* Pre-dinner reception.
* Official dinner hosted by the Government of Canada; speech by The Queen.

Tuesday, 6 July – New York (and Toronto)
* Arrival at JFK Airport.
* Arrival at United Nations Headquarters.
* Photocall in front of flags at United Nations Headquarters.
* Wreath laying ceremony in Visitors’ Lobby of United Nations Headquarters.
* Welcoming remarks by the President of the General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters.
* Remarks by the Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters.
* Speech - The Queen’s Address to the General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters.
* Meeting with the President of the General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters.
* Meeting with the Secretary-General at United Nations Headquarters.
* Informal meeting with the Security Council at United Nations Headquarters.
* Reception with Permanent Representatives of Member States of the Commonwealth and United Nations senior officials at United Nations Headquarters.
* HM and HRH sign the visitors’ book at United Nations Headquarters..
* Departure from UN.
* World Trade Centre site visit.
* Wreath laying at World Trade Centre site.
* HM receives brief overview of the project from Executive Director, PA. and Memorial Foundation President at World Trade Centre site.
* HM meets US family members at World Trade Centre site.
* HM meets group of First Responders, Port Authority Police Department and Fire Department of New York representatives at World Trade Centre site.
* Visit to British Garden at Hanover Square.
* HM meets families at British Garden.
* HM is invited to cut the ribbon and formally open the British Garden.
* Departure JFK Airport for the UK.

After the day activities related to the National Day, there was a gala. TRH Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Theresa and HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg were present. To view pictures, please click HERE.